Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321910419
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Chapter 20 - Electrochemistry - Exercises - Page 900: 20.15b

Answer

This statement is false. The labels are flipped. Fe$^{3+}$ is the oxidizing agent, and Co$^{3+}$ is the reducing agent.

Work Step by Step

Fe$^{3+}$ is being reduced because its oxidation state was lowered. Co$^{3+}$ is oxidized because it increased in oxdiation state.
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